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Villa for Sale
Sacha Guitry
About Sacha Guitry
Sacha Guitry (1885-1957) son of a French actor, was born in St. Petersburg (Later Leningrad) which accounts for his Russian first name. Given his father's profession, he became a writer of plays and films. Some of his own experiences with people engaged in film producton may be reflected in Villa For Sale.
Guitry was clever, irrepresible and a constant source of amusement. He claimed that he staged a 'one-man revolt' against the dismal French theatre of his time. He was equally successful on screen and stage. Besides being a talented author and actor, he earned recognition as a highly competent producer and director.
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- 1.
Complete the following paragraph.
Juliette, the owner of a Villa wants to ____________ it as she is in need of
_____________. Moreover, she is not in _____________ of the house. Jeanne and
Gaston, a couple visit her with the aim of _____________ the Villa. While Jeanne is
__________ about buying, Gaston detests the idea as he does not want his
___________ in that house. Also, he finds the asking price of ____________ to be
expensive. When Jeanne and Juliette go around the house, another customer
____________and starts talking to Gaston ___________him to be Juliette's husband.
Gaston ____________ a deal with the customer by which he is able to give
____________ to the owner and _______________ one thousand francs for himself. - 2.
Why does Jeanne want to buy a villa?
- 3.
Why is Gaston not interested in buying the villa in the beginning?
- 4.
Mrs. Al Smith makes many statements about the French. Pick out any two and explain them.
- 5.
Juliette says "................... now I have only one thought that is to get the wretched place off my hands. I would sacrifice it at any price", Does she stick to her words? Why / Why not?
- 6.
Who is better business person - Juliette or Gaston? Why?
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